October 3, 2012

Beautiful Skin Starts with Murad

The biggest concern many women have as they age is losing the luminosity and elasticty in their skin.   We all wish we could be like Cher and “Turn Back Time” but sometimes that feels next to impossible. Unfortunately, we can’t all look like Cher but we can “Turn Back Time” in our own way.

With Murad’s Intensive-C Radiance Peel we can get back the young, vibrant skin we once had.  Enriched with Glycolic Acid to exfoliate your skin and Vitamin C and Indian Fig to bring back skin’s luminosity, Murad’s skin care is a plus for your daily skin care routine.

Now I know that people think I’m crazy because I’m 21, they think I shouldn’t have to worry about such things. Well, that is not entirely true.  I’m all about prevention.  Starting when I was just 16 years old, I started the anti-aging process.  My mom and many others thought I was crazy, but I kept doing it.

I suggest to all girls (teens as well) to start their own skin care regimen.  Murad skin care products are my favorite products to use.

visit

www.murad.com and see for yourself

“Beautiful skin is healthy skin.  Healthy skin is beautiful”

-Howard Murad

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October 2, 2012

“Like” L’Occitane Hand Cream and Receive a Free Tube

Photo: Psst. We’re giving away FREE Shea Butter Hand Creams. Request yours today! Here’s how: http://on.fb.me/IJQjKm (not accessible from mobile devices)

Starting October 1st through October 14th, log onto Facebook and click to “Like” the L’Occitane fan page to receive a free 10ML tube of the hand bag essential – perfect to combat dry hands during the colder months ahead. If 500,000 fans are reached from October 1st-October 14th, the Shea Butter Hand Cream will be upgraded to the 30ML size tube and you will receive a voucher for 15% off your next purchase that can be redeemed at any L’Occitane store, nationwide – so log on today!

Remember to Please click “Like” to receive your free Shea Butter Hand Cream:  http://www.facebook.com/loccitane.usa

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October 2, 2012

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October 1, 2012

You Will Adore “Butter London” Nail Lacquers

Two daughters, two looks, too many colors to choose from but they BOTH love Butter London Nail Lacquers.  Butter London  has an exquisite color palette, one that is very difficult to choose from.  To make choosing your nail lacquer color more intriguing, Butter London offers up some interesting effects.  Some of the nail lacquers are infused with glitter particles and others have metallic or holographic finishes.  Whether you are feeling bold, shy, daring or casual,  Butter London has a Nail Lacquer for you.

My daughters like the nail brush which they say,  “it  makes brushing on the nail lacquer easy and clean”.  The polishes also stayed on their nails longer than most polishes. They can’t wait to get their hands on more Butter London nail lacquers.

Adrienne (shown below on the left) wanted a holographic look and chose Trustafarian, which resembles a golden sage green color. Trustafarian is part of Butter London’s Autumn/Winter Collection.

Jenna’s (shown below on the right)  chose Toff, a brownish pink variation which I found to be a fabulous fall color.

visit www.butterlondon.com and view the fabulous array of nail lacquers.  Iit will be difficult to choose one but I know you can do it.

 

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October 1, 2012

October is National Dental Hygiene month ~ Take charge with Colgate Total Fresh+Whitening Toothpaste for your complete oral health needs!

I believe we all are aware of the importance of dental hygiene and caring for our teeth. Brushing your teeth twice or more a day is a given, but often it’s a challenge finding the right toothpaste to achieve the optimal results.

Are you aware that there is a connection with the state of your oral health that contributes to the well being of your body ? There is! It’s therefore important to choose a toothpaste that not only cleans your teeth but improves and maintains a state of wellness in your mouth.

Colgate is a trusted brand that I personally remember using as a child, and have continued to purchase over the years knowing that as improvements are developed Colgate will create state-of-the-art products keeping up with the current needs of the day.


Colgate Total Fresh + Whitening Toothpaste


Colgate Total Fresh + Whitening formula is a great example of a toothpaste that will (quote) “help improve the health of your mouth. In just 12 hours, Colgate Total Fresh + Whitening reduces 90% more germs. In 24 hours it helps fortify enamel, and over the course of 6 weeks the toothpaste improves gum health!”

Here is the link to a video and additional information about
Colgate Total Fresh + Whitening that is very informative. Take a moment to check it out:
http://www.colgate.com/app/ColgateTotal/US/EN/HomePage.cwsp?cid=ppc_gg_nb_stan_Whitening_Exact_whitening+toothpaste

Colgate Total Fresh + Whitening (quote)
• Is clinically proven to reduce 90% more plaque germs.
• Helps prevent oral health problems such as bad breath, cavities, plaque, gingivitis, and tarter build up.
• Is formulated with an added flavor boost to help keep breath mouthwash fresh for up to 12 hours to help remove surface stains.
• Colgate Total comes in a gel format.
• Is available at mass retailers and grocery stores nationwide.

Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month by trying the Number #1 Toothpaste in America ~ Colgate Total Advanced Fresh + Whitening Toothpaste !

By the way, TEN Lucky It’s A Glam Thing readers will get an opportunity to win a tube of COLGATE TOTAL Fresh + Whitening Toothpaste! All you have to do is go to www.itsaglamthing.com after October 1st. Click on the “Giveaway” Banner on the It’s A Glam Thing home page and register to win! Good Luck !!

(Samples of Colgate Total Advance Fresh + Whitening Toothpaste were provided to me by Colgate)

(Credit for any quotes or paraphrased information from Colgate Total Fact Sheet )

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October 1, 2012

Celebrities Help Patricia Nash in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

FEEL GOOD CELEBRITY STYLE:CELEBRITIES SIGN ON TO JOIN PATRICIA NASH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

This October, get a piece of your favorite celebrity’s style and feel good doing it by joining celebrated handbag designer Patricia Nash along with celebrities including January Jones, Liv Tyler, Giuliana Rancic, Leann Rimes, Vanessa Hudgens, Kristin Chenoweth, Elizabeth Hurley, Maria Menuonos, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Jessica Lowndes, Jennie Garth, Brittany Snow, Garcelle Beauvais, Alison Sweeney, Tori Spelling, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, and Ali Landry to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month, Nash will be auctioning off 18 of her signature Barcellona Saddle Bags signed by these stars and the designer, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).

The uBid auction will go live on October 1st through the 31st with 100% of the final bids going toward BCRF, dedicated to the prevention of, and finding a cure for, breast cancer in our lifetime. BCRF offers essential funding for groundbreaking research at leading medical centers around the world, in addition to supporting initiatives that educate the public on maintaining good breast health. Currently, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There are an estimated 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States alone, and Nash sought to do her part to take a stand against the disease and show her solidarity with women all over the world.

About Patricia Nash: The quintessential embodiment of style, form and function, Nash’s casual-chic accessories are made of 100% leather sourced from Italy, and pay homage to Old World craftsmanship through delicate, hand-finished detailing. The coveted collections are inspired by Nash’s extensive, international travels, and are at once timeless and contemporary.

About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, is an independent not-for-profit organization committed to funding scientific research to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. In October 2012, BCRF will award at least $40 million to more than 190 scientists across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and China. With 91 cents of every dollar spent by BCRF directed towards breast cancer research and awareness programs, BCRF continues to remain one of the most fiscally responsible charities in the country. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

WHO:

January Jones Giuliana Rancic Leann Rimes

Liv Tyler Vanessa Hudgens Jessica Lowndes

Jenna Dewan Tatum Kristin Chenoweth Elizabeth Hurley

Brittany Snow Maria Menuonos Tori Spelling

Ali Landry Jennie Garth Alison Sweeney

Kelly Killoren Bensimon Garcelle Beauvais Designer Patricia Nash

WHAT: Patricia Nash Stand up to Breast Cancer Auction

WHERE: www.patricianashdesigns.com/ubid/


WHEN: October 1st, 2012 – October 31st, 2012

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September 30, 2012

Say Bye Bye Blackheads

I tried this great new face cleaner and it’s called ByeBye Blackheads from Joey. It helps eliminate the dirt that clogs your pores and the turns into those ugly blackheads. From what I have read about blackheads, they are usually the first stage of acne. Blackheads can develop into pimples, and I really want to avoid them at all costs. Bye Bye Blackheads is supposed to minimize the appearance of pores too, so I thought I would give it a try.

Bye Bye Blackheads is so easy to use and you only have to apply it once or twice a week.  After washing my face, I apply a thin layer of the clear gel on the area I want to treat and I allow the gel to dry for a minute or two.  Then, I gently rub the gel and it rolls right off my face taking the dirt and grime from my pores with it. It’s a great product and I plan on having it on hand just in case I need. it. I recommend trying Bye Bye Blackheads, it’s working for me!

You can find Bye Bye Blackheads at http://www.hsn.com/beauty/joey-new-york-bye-bye-blackheads

 

Adrienne, Teen Blogger

 

 

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September 30, 2012

Feel Silky Smooth The LaLicious Way

 

LaLicious has recently introduced it newest scent “Sugar Reef”” to their best selling Bath and Body Collection.  If you are not familiar with LaLicious, all of their natural bath and body collections consists of splendid scented products such as Body Oils, Body Butters, Body Soaps, Gift Sets and accessories. All the LaLicious skin products are preservative, sulfate and paraben free. LaLicious is available in eight scrumptious scents including Brown Sugar & Vanilla, Coconut Cream, Lily Mango, Passionfruit Lime, Island Guava, Tahitian Flower, Peppermint and Coffee Bean.

My daughters and I have been enjoying it’s newest scent Sugar Reef.  Jenna says the Whipped body Soap “Smells great and feels great on her skin”. LaLicious Whipped Body Soap contains Coconut Oil and Safflower oil giving it its luscious scent and leaving her skin soft and hydrated. Lalicious Whipped Body Soap leaves no heavy lather which means the soap will clean your skin without drying it out. 

LaLicious Exfoliating Scrubs are sensational as they exfoliate and moisturize leaving you skin feeling smooth and silky. I actually used the scrub on my hands after doing some gardening recently. I rubbed  a small amount of Sugar Reef scrub into my hands and after rinsing, my hands were left clean and soft, my hands looked great!

As stated by LaLicious, “Our unique sugar scrub exfoliates, moisturizes and smooths your skin to perfection! This incredible combination of oils and cane sugar is whipped together to provide vitamins, minerals and proteins essential to maintaining beautiful youthful skin.”  Did you know that scrubs containing pure cane sugar are less abrasive on your skin than salts? And best of all, sugar scrubs won’t cause cuts and scrapes to burn or sting.

LaLicious Bath and Body products are extremely versatile as well.  One of my favorites, the  LaLicious Oil Collection are available in 9 scents.  One drop of  this delicately scented oil was all I needed for unbelievably smooth and silky hands. I massaged LaLicious oil into my hands and cuticles and the oil quickly absorbed into my skin leaving no oily residue. LaLicious Oils can also be used as a hair conditioning treatment, shaving cream or  even an eye make-up remover. I even used the oil to remove my eye make-up and it really did work.  Sounds like a terrific travel accessory to me.

LaLicious bath and Body Products can be found throughout my house and at www.lalicious.com.  The way to feeling smooth and silky is the  Lalicious way.

http://www.lalicious.com/

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September 30, 2012

New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author Brenda Novak has written another Must Read Winner ~ “When Lightening Strikes”!

Brenda Novak has released the first book in her Whiskey Creek Series entitled, “When Lightening Strikes”!
Book #1 of the Whiskey Creek Trilogy ~ WHEN LIGHTENING STRIKES

Any book written by Brenda Novak is guaranteed to be a great book that will engage your interest from the first page and take you on a non-stop journey till you finish the the last page of the book!

New York Times and Usa Today Best Selling Author ~ Brenda Novak

“When Lightening Strikes” is no exception!

I’ll give you a little hint about the book’s storyline and then send you to a link where you will not only be able to read the first chapter of “When Lightening Strikes”, hear part of the “When Lightening Strikes” audio book, visit the Whiskey Creek store where you’ll find unique interesting items that were “inspired” by the Whiskey Creek Series, but also have the opportunity to become a member of Brenda Novak’s Fan Club. There is no cost to become a member, and just wait till you read all of the fun benefits Fan Club Members receive!

Are you intrigued? I thought so, and I know you’ll find the special Fan Club Member “perks” really exceptional!

Ok, here’s the scoop about, “When Lightening Strikes”! Gail DeMarko moved from Whiskey Creek to Los Angeles to establish herself in the Public Relations business. She became very successful, and created a firm that represented a lineup of top entertainment industry A-Listers, including top “Super Star”, Simon O’Neal. Simon, after a chaotic divorce had become quite unstable. When Gail could no longer communicate with him she let him go! Simon in turn “got back” at Gail by encouraging all of her clients to leave with him. Gail was very determined to salvage the company she worked so hard to create that she made a deal with Simon……..

Now here is that link I promised : http://www.brendanovak.com/books_whiskeycreek_when_lightning_strikes.html

Check out the first chapter, audio clip, Whiskey Creek store and Fan Club information!! This book is fantastic and may also be purchased at the above link directly from either Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

By the way, One Lucky It’s A Glam Thing reader will get an opportunity to win an unabridged audio version of “When Lightening Strikes”! All you have to do is go to www.itsaglamthing.com after October 1st. Click on the “Giveaway” Banner on the home page and register to win this wonderful gift from Brenda Novak! Good Luck and Happy Reading !!

A perfect 5-Star review for “When Lightening Strikes” and we look forward to the rest of the Whiskey Creek Series! Congratulations Brenda and keep writing those wonderful books!!

(Credit for any paraphrased information in this article is from “When Lightening Strikes” and/or www.brendanovak.com)

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September 29, 2012

Today is National Coffee Day!!

 

 

In honor of National Coffee Day on September 29th, Eight O’Clock Coffee, America’s Original Gourmet Coffee, is demystifying coffee jargon—and explaining how to make a great-tasting specialty coffee drink at home, no fancy machines needed. Behold, your guide to creating a café coffee experience right in your own kitchen, courtesy of Eight O’Clock Coffee!

Latte- Traditionally, this is made using espresso and foamed milk. The milk to coffee ratio is 3:1.

  • Make It At Home! Use a strong coffee, like Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Dark Italian Roast, and brew regularly. Pour some milk into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk milk as it heats to make it frothy. Pour some of the coffee into a mug, add some hot liquid milk and spoon the foamed milk on top. 
  • Café Mocha- This is simply a latte with some type of chocolate flavor added in.
  • Make It At Home! Prepare using the latte instructions. Before adding the coffee and milk, pour 2/3 cup of hot chocolate mix into the bottom of the mug, add coffee and milk and stir until the mix has dissolved.

Café au Lait- Similar to a latte, but usually uses strong brewed coffee instead of espresso and has a 1:1 ratio of coffee to milk.

  • Make It At Home! Brew Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Dark Italian Roast, steam the milk and add equal parts milk (add this first) and coffee to your mug.

Cappuccino- Usually made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk.

  • Make It At Home! Follow the same instructions as the latte, but pour equal parts coffee and steamed milk into the mug and top with frothed milk. It’s great with cinnamon or chocolate sprinkled on.

Macchiato- A traditional macchiato is a shot of espresso with a bit of milk foam. We usually think of the caramel macchiato, which is very popular at coffee shops in the US.

  • Make It At Home! Make a tasty caramel macchiato using Eight O’Clock Coffee Dark Italian Roast. Heat milk in a saucepan and whisk until frothy, add a few pumps of vanilla syrup to your cup of coffee, top with milk froth and drizzle with caramel syrup.

Frappe- A frappe is a cold blended coffee drink with chilled coffee, sugar, milk or cream and ice blended together.

  • Make It At Home! All you need is 6-8 ounces of cold coffee (we like Eight O’Clock Coffee Original Blend), 2 Tbsp milk, 3/4 cup crushed or cubed ice and sugar to taste. Combine ingredients in a blender. You can also add 2 Tbsp of your favorite syrup—caramel, chocolate, vanilla—some people even add ice cream to make it thicker. The possibilities are endless, so get creative!

Pumpkin Coffee- Virtually every coffee shop has some kind of limited-time-only pumpkin coffee, a delicious fall flavor.

  • Make It At Home! Brew your own pumpkin coffee this fall or any other time of year you feel a craving coming on. Use 2 tsp of pumpkin spice for every 3 Tbsp of Eight O’Clock Coffee Original Blend. Combine the pumpkin spice with the coffee grounds and brew. Sweeten to your desire.

Espresso: A concentrated coffee brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans.

  • Make It At Home!  Espresso machines are typically very expensive, but you can come close to the real deal with your regular coffee pot. Choose a dark roast, like Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Dark Italian Roast, and grind the beans as finely as possible. Double the coffee filter, and pack down the coffee grounds into the filter (use 1 tbsp for every 1/4 cup of espresso). It’s a great option that replicates the strong, bold flavor espresso and cappuccino aficionados love.

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